[Gimp-user] Combining Images

[rich404 <forums gimpusers com>]

> Hit reply by accident.
>
> So, the first two attachments I'd like to combine, like overlay one
> over the other? Then add text. I'm thinking overlying the sword
> picture over the darker one since its lighter. How could I do that?
> And would I need to decrease the opacity?
>
> Also, what are some simple effects I could do with it? Like I was
> planning on using Valdemar font and maybe making it 'glow' green?
> maybe do some lighting effects? Uses some different brushes?
>
> Dragon Age: Shattered Dreams
>
> I haven't quite gotten down the use of brushes yet. I mean the
> Biohazard signs and blood splotches I can do. But to make abstract
> designs or fractional designs that blend well? Can't do it yet.

Getting out of the realms of beginner stuff, but the best way to learn is
experiment.

You need to know about layer masks (1), which is a non-destructive way to hide
parts of an image.

The gimp docs are here, but very basic.
https://docs.gimp.org/en/gimp-layer-mask-add.html Do a search and you will find
examples.

The idea is, with a white layer mask: Black hides, acts as a window to the layer
below. White shows what is in the layer. Various shades of grey give various
levels of transparency, and of course you can also use the layer opacity slider.

Text is a whole subject in itself. I really-really advise a different forum for
this. The people across at http://gimpchat.com have all sorts of ways and
examples. They will tell you how to make it 'glow green'

This simple one (2) is some text duplicated and blurred for a bump map. The docs
are out-of-date for Gimp 2.10 https://docs.gimp.org/en/plug-in-bump-map.html but
worth a look.

A 2.10 example:
https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-How-to-Bump-Map?pid=8608#pid8608

The gimp 2.10 example (10MB, Big once you start using layers) is here: 

https://my.pcloud.com/publink/show?code=XZUuYf7Z2T6X957x6njOW2Yen6ARGRJh2hMk

Just have a play around with it, see how it is built up starting with the 2
images.

Attachments:
* http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/949/original/01-overlay.jpg

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